Wilhelm Magner, Viola, 2022 Prix d’Europe
For the first time in its 111-year existence, the Prix d’Europe was awarded to a violist in 2022. “This was quite an accomplishment for me,”…
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Vivian Kukiel, Violin, 2022 Canadian Music Competition’s Stepping Stone
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Robert Conquer, Trombone, 2020 OSM Manuvie
The COVID-19 pandemic notwithstanding, the past 12 months have been huge for 21-year-old Scarborough native Robert Conquer. In December, he won the $10,000 first prize…
Julien Siino, Cello, 2021 Eckhardt-Gramatte Competition
In June, 25-year-old Quebec City native Julien Siino returned to the concert stage to play Beethoven’s Triple Concerto with conductor Mathieu Herzog and Ensemble Appassionato…
Jacques Forestier, violin, Shean Competition
“I’m very interested in politics, current affairs, travel and fine cuisine (oysters in particular),” says 16-year-old Edmontonian Jacques Forestier, who’s evidently worldly beyond his years.…
Rising Stars – Thomas Yu: Cliburn Amateur Piano Competition
“By the end, I could barely control my emotions,” says Thomas Yu, describing his first-prize-winning performance at the Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition in Fort…
